President José Raúl Mulino opened a new IMA Agrotienda in Las Tablas to offer food products at accessible prices. The store expands Panama’s efforts to improve household access to lower-cost staples.
Shipping companies are paying premium rates to move cargo through the Panama Canal as tensions in the Strait of Hormuz disrupt global trade routes. The surge highlights the canal’s role as a safer alternative when major chokepoints become unstable.
Businesses are paying up to $4 million to move cargo through the Panama Canal as tensions around the Strait of Hormuz disrupt global shipping. The surge highlights the canal’s role as a vital fallback route when another major chokepoint becomes uncertain.
Companies are paying premium rates to move ships through the Panama Canal as conflict-related disruption in the Strait of Hormuz reshapes global trade routes. The shift highlights Panama’s role as a strategic alternative corridor in a volatile shipping market.
Shipping companies are turning to the Panama Canal as a safer alternative to the Strait of Hormuz, even as transit costs climb into the millions. The rerouting highlights the canal’s role as a strategic link in global trade and a major factor in Panama’s economy.
Naturgy will carry out electric grid maintenance in Panama from April 27 to May 3 as part of a $630 million investment plan. The work is aimed at improving reliability, efficiency and network security.
The Ministry of Public Works will carry out intermittent closures on the Los Valles bridge in Chiriquí from April 27 to April 30. Drivers in the area should expect delays and plan alternate travel time.
A man in San Miguelito was ordered into preventive detention after allegedly threatening his mother and warning her to leave the home or face violence. The case underscores the serious legal response to domestic violence threats in Panama.
Recent convictions in several Panamanian provinces show that sexual violence against children and adolescents remains a serious national problem. Prosecutors are highlighting these cases as the justice system continues to pursue abuse crimes against minors.
A charity-sponsored mass wedding in central Gaza brought 300 couples together in a rare public celebration amid war, displacement, and humanitarian strain. The event highlighted both resilience and the ongoing hardships facing civilians in the territory.
Israeli forces and Hezbollah exchanged fire in southern Lebanon, killing six Hezbollah fighters and highlighting the fragility of ceasefire efforts. The clash renews fears of a wider regional escalation.
President José Raúl Mulino awarded scholarships to vulnerable children in Los Santos through the “Abrazos del Futuro” program. The initiative supports education as part of Panama’s effort to combat child labor.
President José Raúl Mulino defended the appointment of Antonio Tercero González as Idaan director, saying he was chosen for his experience and ability. The administration also scrapped a decree regulating platform-based transport after listening to public input.
IMA says the picnic ham sold at the Naviferias will be 100% Panamanian, adding to its push to promote local food. So far this year, IMA stores have sold 48 million pounds of Panamanian rice.
President José Raúl Mulino announced that Israel’s president will visit Panama on May 6. The trip adds a new diplomatic engagement to Panama’s international calendar.
Panama City will host the Inn•kind FIEd LATAM 2026 summit from May 19 to 21, highlighting the country’s role as a regional center for academic innovation. The event places Panama at the center of higher education discussions in the Americas.
President José Raúl Mulino announced that Panama’s IMA will buy onion production from farmers in Natá, Coclé. The move is intended to support local growers and strengthen market access for a key agricultural crop.
Panama took part in a live baseball matchup against Brazil at the 2026 South American Youth Games. The contest underscores the country’s ongoing strength and interest in youth baseball development.
The Sanitation of Panama project has reached 54% completion and includes 34 interconnection points across Panama City. Completion is expected in the second half of 2027.
San Miguelito’s regional health office launched the Americas Vaccination Week this Friday to encourage residents to complete Panama’s 25-vaccine immunization schedule. The campaign aims to strengthen prevention and raise awareness about routine vaccination.